Valentine’s Day PDX Style

Looking to do something special this Valentine’s Day in Portland? (Yes!! It’s just around the corner, and will be here before you know it!) To help you plan the perfect Valentine’s Day, here are a few deliciously romantic ideas for all you loving’ Portlandians out there. Let’s start with one of my new personal favorites…

Flowers? So expected. Box of chocolates? Puh-lease. Nothing warms the tummy and the heart during the chilly winter months like the gift of pie. For Valentine’s Day, Pacific Pie is offering pie coupons that allow you to give the gift of pie your way, any day. Select one (or several) of eight beautiful and creative pie coupons. each equivalent to a slice of pie ($4.50), and let your sweetie-pie redeem them when the craving strikes.

Coupon images courtesy of Pacific Pie.

February’s featured flavors at Pacific Pie include Chocolate Raspberry Ganache, Chocolate Cream, Chocolate Truffle Tarts with Candied Orange. You can find Pacific Pie on both sides of the river:

To purchase your Valen-Pie Coupons, visit either Pacific Pie location or simply call in your order over the phone. Pie operators are standing by.

TODAY ONLY – January 23rd is National Pie Day! Visit Pacific Pie Co and receive $1 off any sweet pie slice!! (Be sure to tell them Mama sent you!)

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Maybe you’re thinking of something a bit more posh…. and sexy? (As if pie isn’t sexy enough!) Then this Valentine’s Day Aphrodisiac Dinner may be just what your hoping for:

Cocotte

Image courtesy of Cocotte.

Cocotte is on a mission to make your Valentines Day an amorous one. Chef/owner Kat LeSueur will be creating a sumptuous, 6-course meal around the best aphrodisiacs the culinary world has to offer: Mussels, oysters, lamb, chocolate, chilies and avocado will all make appearances on the 6-course tasting menu.

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Or perhaps you’re in the mood for just plain fabulous:

Acadia Bistro

Image courtesy of Acadia

Sidestep the downtown crowds and sneak away to your favorite neighborhood New Orleans Bistro for a candle-lit, soul-satisfying Valentine’s meal prepared by chef/owner Adam Higgs. He will prepare a wonderful five-course feast with plenty of options from which to choose. Select the prix fixe option for $75 per person, or order a la carte off the same menu. Reserve now – this menu will be available on Valentine’s Day only!

Not lucky enough to live in the greatest city in the world? Not to worry – restaurants everywhere offer awesome, budget-loving specials for Valentine’s Day – be sure to check out what your town has to offer.

I'm a writer, music maker, artist, and proud Native Portlander. In my spare time, you can find me writing love songs about cowboys, exploring the moss-covered nooks and crannies of the Pacific Northwest, and making music with my talented singer-husband.

Comments

Great recommendations! If my husband were a city kind of guy, we would check one of these out. Alas, we’ll be spending out Valentine’s Day out in the ‘burbs!Melinda recently posted…Book Review: “Lean In” by Sheryl Sandberg